Jennifer Garner's birthday tribute to her dad makes us love her even more

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Sep. 22, 2017, 6:54 PM GMT / Source: TODAY

By Gina Vivinetto

Jennifer Garner is wishing her father, Bill Garner, a happy birthday in the sweetest way ever.

On Thursday, the 45-year-old actress dug into her family photo album to create a video montage of candid pics, which she shared on Instagram — along with a nod to the legendary R&B band Earth Wind & Fire's song "September."

"My dad's birthday = the 21st night of September = #earthwindandfireday. We always knew you were the coolest, Dad! Happy Birthday!" the "Alias" alum wrote.

With a still-numb mouth, groggy Garner laughs and cries as she talks with a friend on the phone about how much the Broadway musical "Hamilton" means to her. Sure, the actress is sobbing, but it's LOL funny.